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Two Year Budget
FY 2003-2004 • FY 2004-2005
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
August 1, 2003
To the Citizens of Rancho Mirage:
This Budget document is the financial plan to meet your needs as Citizens of the. City of Rancho Mirage for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2003-04 and FY .2004-05. It meets the City Council's policy direction and the
community expectations for quality municipal services , a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility and a
balance between operating revenues and expenditures. This document includes narrative summaries and
details of expenditure requests for all of the General Fund Departments as well as the other City,
Redevelopment Agency and, Housing Authority funds together with additional information about the City of
Rancho Mirage and the two-year budget for FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05.
On July 3, 2003, the City CouncilBoards of Directors adopted the two-year budget for FY 2003-04 and FY
2004-05. Next year, during the month of April 2004, staff will review Council'sBoards' priorities and the
projected estimates of FY 2003-04 revenues and expenditures as a basis for analyzing the adjustments
necessary to the original FY 2004-05 budget. Staff will then prepare a report to present the proposed
amendments to the Council/Boards for their review and. adoption, as presented or amended, ~ at a public
hearing in June 2004. The advantage of presenting atwo-year budget every other year is the significant
savings of staff time and effort during the budget preparation and adoption period which commences in
January and ends in June. The staff time and effort saved every other year can then be devoted to other
tasks.
The budget places emphasis on proposed goals and objectives for the upcoming two fiscal years. In this
document, we have provided descriptive information, budget highlights and goals and objectives for the
General Fund Departments, Fire Tax Fund, Library Fund, Redevelopment Agency Funds and Housing
Authority Funds. The City's key programs and activities occur in these Funds.
Major Policy Issues
I believe the major policy issue for the City Council and staff will be continuing our efforts to stimulate high
quality commercial development in Rancho Mirage to maintain the City's excellent financial condition.
Some thoughts are shared below:
• Commercial Development Activities
The City of Rancho Mirage's excellent financial condition is due in large part to a vibrant business
community. Rancho Mirage maintains a healthy and varied business environment by carefully
balancing business attraction, business retention and business expansion. Several important economic
development projects and public-private partnerships will continue to progress during the coming fiscal
years and promise to enhance Rancho Mirage's excellent economic base..
FY 2001-02 and FY 2002-03 were quite productive for economic development in Rancho Mirage and
the next two years should prove equally positive:
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The River at Rancho Mirage, the 30-acre waterfront entertainment/retail center located at Bob Hope
Drive and Highway 11 1, began opening in phases in the fall of 2001. Efforts are being made to
ensure the continued opening of businesses.
Efforts to develop the final 12-acre phase of the Monterey Marketplace at the corner of Dinah Shore
and Monterey Avenue (just off I-10) will continue.
Coordinate planning for redevelopment on the south side of Highway 111 at Bob Hope Drive. This
area includes an old furniture store, an old nursery site and several undeveloped properties.
Pursue special projects intended to further economic development programs, including preparation
of an Available Commercial Property System and implementing a Commercial Broker Education
Program to more effectively inform real estate professionals about the opportunities available in
Rancho Mirage.
The reuse of vacant buildings located along the Highway 111 corridor will continue to be actively
pursued.
The partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Restaurant Association will be actively
maintained.
Undertake discussions with developers interested in pursuing a new mixed-use project for the 17-
acre site on Highway 111, across from the new Library site.
Assist with the marketing of large properties on the West Highway 111 corridor as interest develops.
Creation of special projects such as the formulation of a Facade Enhancement Program. The initial
target area would be the frontage road area on the north side of Highway 111 between San Jacinto
and Button Drive.
Create quality commercial development opportunities within the City beyond the Highway 111
corridor.
• Residential Development Activities
The City anticipates continuing strong growth in residential development. For the twelve months ended
June 2003, building permits were issued for 472 single-family homes valued at approximately $136.7
million (a 1.59% decrease). This compares to 460 permits issued during the twelve months ended June
2002, valued at approximately $138.9 million.
• City's Financial Condition
The City continues to be in excellent financial condition. On June 30, 2002, the General Fund had an
undesignated fund balance of $34,148,823. Undesignated fund balance is projected to rise to
$37,312,169 (highest in the City's history) as of June 30, 2003. This occurs as a net result of an
approximate $4.5 million operating surplus; $585,208 in third-party reimbursements for capital
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improvement projects; $694,800 from land sale proceeds (Monterey Marketplace); and a $100,000
donation for the Bighorn Sheep fence. Undesignated .fund balance would have increased even more
were it not for approximately $1.3 million in General Fund capital improvements and approximately
$1.4 million in additional loans to the Redevelopment Agency's whitewater Capital Projects Fund.
Undesignated fund balance at the end of FY 2003-04 is projected to rise to $39,533,496. This projected
increase of approximately $2.2 million by-June 30, 2004, is due to an estimated $1.5 million operating
su lus, $579,000 of third-party reimbursements for capital improvement projects plus approximately
$1.2 million in loan repayments to the General Fund {$625,593 from the Parkland :Fund and $572,681
from the Redevelopment Agency) partially offset by $1,108,300 in General Fund capital improvements.
The loan to the .Parkland Fund was made so the Parkland Fund could pay the City of Palm. Desert for
Rancho Mirage's share of costs for the old and new sports complexes. This loan. will be fully. repaid in
FY 2003-04. At June 30, 2004, the balance of the Redevelopment Agency's loan from the General Fund
for capital improvements is projected to be approximately $6.5 million.
Undesignated fund balance at the end of FY 2004-05 is projected to increase to $41,667,193. The
projected increase of approximately $2.1 million by June 30, .2005, is due to an approximate $1.9
million operating surplus and an additional $1,114,095 loan repayment by the Redevelopment Agency to
the General Fund,. partially offset by approximately $900,000 in General Fund capital improvements. At
June 30, 2005, the loan balance is projected to decrease to $5,391,931.
Information regarding the General Fund's undesignated fund balance, a key indicator of fiscal strength,
and other related financial information is presented in the General Fund Summaries section of this
budget document. It should be noted that the. City Council adopted a prudent reserve policy in February
1994 that established one year's operating expenditures as the minimum level of undesignated fund
balance. In the event of natural disasters or other emergencies, the City would still be able to function-,.
provide services to its residents and repair damage to its infrastructure during a period of reduced
revenues.
Rancho Mirage's strong financial condition results from bed tax generated mainly by the City's four
convention/resort hotels, increasing retail sales and ample cash reserves that generate significant interest
earnings. These three revenue sources .account for approximately 60% of the General Fund's $19.6
million operatin revenues in FY 2003-04 and approximately 61% of the General Fund's $20.5 million
operatin revenues in FY 2004-05.
General Fund Operating Expenditures
The total General Fund operating budget for FY 2003-04 of $18,129,974 is $2.,784,259 (an 18.15% increase}
more than the FY 2002-03 operating budget of $15,345,715. For FY 2004-05, the total General Fund
operating budget of $18,631,531 is $501,557 (a 2.77% increase) more than the FY 2003-04 operating
budget. The operating budgets for both fiscal years are .discussed in greater detali below.
• Personnel Services Budget
FY 2003-04
The General Fund operating budget provides .$6,026,262 .for personnel services (salaries and benefits)
for FY 2003-04, an increase of $537,458 over the FY 2002-03 budget of $5,488,804. This 9.79% net
increase is due to the following:
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Effective August 3, 2003, the City Council salary was increased from $365 per month (set in 1992)
to $750 per month pursuant to Ordinance No. 840.
Personnel costs reflect a 4% increase in salaries for FY 2003-04. The three-year MOU between the
City and the Rancho Mirage Employee Association (RHEA) that became effective July 1, 2000,
expired on June 30,.2003. The budget incorporates a 4% salary increase approved by the City
Council and RHEA as part of the extension of the existing MOU for another year ending June 30,
2004. The 4% salary increase is also budgeted for part-time employees. A 6% salary increase is
budgeted for the City Manager and City Clerk. City employees elected to de-certify from Service
Employees International Unit (SEIU) and form an independent association in FY 1999-2000.
For FY 2003-04, we are budgeting fora 10% increase in medical insurance premiums, a 12%
increase in dental premiums, both effective December 1, 2003, and a 5% increase in vision
premiums effective January 1, 2004. Our percentage increase on December 1, 2002, was 7% for
medical and 5% for dental. Our vision premiums did not increase during FY 2002-03.
For FY 2003-04, the City's combined employer and employee contribution rate to the California
Public Employees' Retirement system (CaIPERS) will go from 7% to 9.24% due to the effects of the
sluggish economy and reduced stock market valuation.
For FY 2003-04, two additional positions in the General Fund are authorized - a full-time Deputy
City Clerk and an additional Associate Planner.
For FY 2003-04, the City has retained the services of a law firm in lieu of an in-house. City Attorney
and Legal Assistant resulting in a decrease of $240,433 in salary and benefit. costs. These two
positions have been deleted from the Budget.
The General -Fund operating budget provides $6,770,887 for personnel services (salaries and benefits)
for FY 2004-05, an increase of $744,625 over the FY 2003-04 budget of $6,026,262.. This 12.36%
increase is due to the following:
Personnel costs reflect a 4% increase in salaries for FY 2004-OS for full-time and .part-time
employees and management staff including the City Manager and City Clerk.. The actual salary
adjustment will not be known until negotiations between the City .and RHEA for a new MOU
beginning July 1, 2004, are completed, hopefully in the Spring of 2004.
For FY 2004-05, we are also budgeting fora 10% increase in medical insurance premiums, a 12%
increase in dental premiums, both effective December 1, 2004, and a 5% increase in vision
premiums effective January 1, 2005. Staff will reevaluate these percentage increases in April 2004..
The City's combined employer and employee contribution rate to CaIPERS is anticipated to increase
to 16.8% in FY 2004-05 from 9.24% in FY 2003-04 based on preliminary information received by
the City. This is a projected increase that is also based on correspondence received in September
2002 from CaIPERS. The increase, which is subject to change, is also due to current economic
conditions.
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For FY 2004-05, no additional full-time positions in the General Fund have been authorized.
• Operations, Maintenance and Department Capital.
FY 2003-04
The FY 2003-04 budget provides $12,103,712 for operations, maintenance. and department capital items
- a net increase of $2,246,.801(22.8%) from the FY 2002-03 budget of $9,856,911. The. increase is due
primarily to the net effect of the following increases and decreases:
Effective July 4, 2003, the City Council's car allowance was increased from $200 per month to .$250
per month.
A net increase. of approximately $102,500 in the budget for the City Clerk is primarily due to
$35,000 budgeted for the April 2004, General Municipal Election and $10,000 for a possible special
election; $25,000 is budgeted. for professional and technical .services for specialized projects plus
various increases due to the incorporation of the Records Division and front desk staff into the City
Clerk's operations.
The City Attorney's operations, maintenance and .department capital budget reflects an increase of
approximately $405,600 due to the City retaining the services of a law firm in lieu of an in-house
City Attorney and Legal Assistant. After deducting the salary and benefit savings of $240,433
resulting from the elimination of the City Attorney and Legal Assistant positions noted on page 4,
the net increase over FY 2002-03 to the City Attorney's budget is $165,221.
The net decrease of approximately $17,000 in Administration is due primarily to a $14,000 decrease
in the recruitment budget and various decreases .due to the. transfer of the front desk staff to the City
Clerk.
Community Development's Planning Division reflects a reduction in professional and technical
services resulting in a net decrease of $54,950. The FY 2002-03 budget reflected aone-time
$55,000 expenditure for the preparation of a nexus study to convert the existing License Tax to the
Development Impact Fee.
The Public Works' Engineering Division has a decrease of approximately $101,000 due primarily to
an approximate $85,000 decrease in professional, inspection and temporary agency services related
to the anticipated decline in the pace of new development and construction plus an $11,000 decrease
in the vehicle operations and meetings .and travel budgets to more closely reflect actual
expenditures.
The. Public Works' Street Maintenance Division budget has a net decrease of approximately $49,500
due primarily to a $57,400 decrease in traffic signal maintenance. and electricity as a result of the
installation of energy-saving light emitting diodes (LED) used for traffic signals, a $35,000 decrease
in street sweeping because of CVAG's regional street sweeping program absorbing several city-
swept streets previously paid for by the City and an approximate $16,400 decrease in street-related
repairs. These decreases are partially offset by an $85,000 increase in the automotive budget for the
purchase of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Sport Utility Vehicle (to replace the current 1996
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Ford Ranger) and a CNCi dump truck. A reimbursement in the amount of $30,000 will be paid from
the Air Pollution Reduction Fund {Fund 239) towards the purchase of the CNG vehicles.
The net increase of approximately $111,700 in the Public Works' Buildings and Grounds. budget is
due primarily to a $30,000 expenditure to replace half of the sixty variable air volume (VAV) units
in City Hall which are used to control heating and air conditioning (remaining thirty will be replaced
in FY 2004-05); $15,000 for the City's share of landscaping maintenance at the Monterey Avenue
and Interstate 10 Interchange; $10,000 to address abatements associated with Africanized Bees;
$10,000 for the annual maintenance of the newly constructed Bighorn Sheep fence., and an
approximate $64,900 increase in capital for the purchase of a CNG vehicle (replaces the current
1995 F250 truck) and for the purchase of various pieces of equipment which are currently rented
when needed. A reimbursement in the amount of $10,000 will also be paid from the Air Pollution
Reduction Fund towards the purchase of the CNG vehicle.
The net increase of approximately $953,000 in the Public Safety budget is primarily due to
increased staffing to attempt to reduce our rising burglary and theft rate and includes a 9.43% hourly
rate increase for patrol deputies and an additional $50,000 for the development of the Mission Hills
COPS Program.
The General Government Division reflects a net increase of approximately $1,149,700 due primarily
to an increase in the operating transfer to the Fire Tax Fund ($969,575), increase in insurance rates
($130,700), increase in professional and technical services ($35,000) for an aerial photo shoot of the
City to update existing wall murals and working photos and an increase in -lease payments ($22,000)
for new copiers purchased in FY 2002-03. This latter expenditure is partially offset by a decrease
($10,000) in office equipment maintenance as maintenance costs on .the newlyleased copiers are
part of the lease payments.
The increase of approximately $31,000 for Regional Planning and Implementation is due primarily
to $10,000 being budgeted for planning and implementation of the Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP), and a $20,000 increase for public utility and legislative consulting
services as the City participates with the City of Indian Wells to retain advocacy services related to
municipal electric utilities.
The net decrease of approximately $409,000 for Special Programs is due primarily to a $500,000
decrease for special contributions: In FY 2002-03 the City made the second and final payment of
$500,000 to the Coachella Valley campus of California State University. The decrease is partially
offset by the first of five $50,000 annual payments to the McCallum Theater, an increase of $31,200
for the Resident Recreational Golf Club program to reflect actual expenses related to the Club and
$50,000 for the Health and Medical Welfare Commission established in October 2002.
The net increase of apps®ximately $107,000 in the Information aid Marketing budget is due
primarily to a $72,300 increase in anticipated payments to the Convention and Visitors' Authority
and ,hotels for promotional efforts benefitting tourism in Rancho` Mirage.. Additional expenditures
include $25,000 for the production of a street map and street name index and $28,800 for other City
marketing efforts such as $6,000 for an article in Palm Springs Life, $4,800- for a video produced by
KOCE Desert Cities Report and $18,000 fore the production of a second video tape promoting the
City .These increases are partially offset by a $20,000 decrease for professional consulting services.
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FY 2004-05
The FY 2004-05 budget provides $11,860,643 for operations, maintenance and department capital items.
This constitutes a net decrease of $243,069 (2.01 %) from the FY 2003-04 budget of .$12,103,71.2. The
decrease is due primarily to the net effect of the following increases and decreases:
A decrease of approximately $31,000 in the City Clerk's budget is primarily due to FY 2004-05
being a non-election year. $35.,000 was budgeted in FY 2003-04 for the April .2004 General
Municipal Election.
A decrease of approximately $40,000 in the Information Services budget is primarily due to a
$28,200 net decrease in professional and technical services and a $24,000 decrease in computer
enhancements partially offset by a net $9,000 increase in furniture and equipment. FY 2003-04's
budget provides for the evaluation of the City's fund accounting. (Pentamation) and permitting
software, the installation of a laserfiche weblink and web site portal software, and the purchase of a
new permit and imaging server. FY 2004-OS's budget provides for the replacement of the City's
telephone system.
The increase of approximately $38,600 in the Community Development's Planning Division is
primarily due to a $37,500 increase in professional services. FY 2003-04's budget addressed
additional design for the Monterey Park and the completion of the community profile, whereas FY
2004-05 has increased funding for the general plan update and special .planning studies.
Community Development's Building and Safety Division reflects a decrease of $20,000 budgeted
for consulting and plan check services and substitute inspectors.
Public Works' Engineering Division reflects a net decrease of $30,000 in professional and technical
services due to $40,000 being budgeted in FY 2003-04 for a pavement inventory update and a traffic
control device inventory.
A net decrease of $50,200 in the Public Works' Street maintenance budget is due primarily to the
replacement in FY 2003-04 of a .1996 Ford Ranger with a CNG Sport Utility Vehicle for $35,000
and the replacement of a 1988 GMC dump .truck with a CNG dump truck for $50,000 partially offset
by increases of $25,000 for traffic signal maintenance and electricity, $5,000 for street striping and
$5,000 for street sweeping.
The decrease of approximately $72,900 in the Public works' Buildings and Grounds budget is due
primarily to the replacement of a 1995 F250 truck with a CNG vehicle for $35,000 along with the
purchase of equipment for approximately $55,000 in prior.. FY 2003-04. These decreases are
partially offset by a $15,200 anticipated increase in maintenance costs.
The net increase of approximately $178,800 in the Public Safety budget is due primarily to the
anticipated increased cost of Sheriff services of $209,005 (no additional staff are budgeted) partially
offset by a $30,500 decrease for the Mission Hills COPS Programl FY 2003-04 budgeted for the
purchase of a patrol vehicle for the Mission Hills COPS Program.
The General Government Division's net decrease of approximately $193,200 is primarily due to a
decrease in the General Fund's operating subsidy ($278,880) to the Fire Tax Fund, decrease of
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$209000 in holiday decorations (FY 2003-04's budget included purchase of decorati®ns for the new
Council Chamber) and a decrease in professional and technical services due to $35,000 budgeted in
FY 2003-04 for an aerial photo shoot of the City. These decreases are partially offset by an
operating subsidy ($125,,000) to the Citywide Landscaping Fund for the maintenance of medians and
an increase ($8,680) for animal control. The subsidy to the Fire Tax Fund decreased due to the
anticipated completion of station remodeling projects in FY 2003-04. In subsequent years., the
subsidy is anticipated to increase as operating expenditures exceed revenues.
A recap of General Fund expenditures by department can be found in the General.Fund Departmental
Expenditure Summary section of this budget document. Details of the expenditures by department and their
respective divisions can be found in the pages following this section.
General Fund Operating Revenues
General Fund operating revenues for FY 2003-04 total $19,682,327 - an amount $1,552,353 in excess of the
$18,129,974 operating budget. For FY 2004-05, General Fund operating revenues total $.20,532,332 - an
amount $1,900,801 in excess of the $18,631,531 operating budget. These reflect City Management's policy
that operating revenues equal or exceed operating expenditures. Significant operating revenues, which are
summarized in the General Fund revenue section of this budget document together with historical data
concerning revenues, include sales tax, transient occupancy tax, interest earnings and reimbursements from
the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority for staff support provided by the General Fund.
Library Fund
While only seven years old, the Library has become one of the ten busiest public libraries in California, as
measured by per capita checkouts. During the past year the Library was rated the third best. public library
among California's 179 public library jurisdictions according to Hennen's American Public .Library Ratings.
The budget for FY 2003-04 enables the Library to continue its operations that provide a full range of
services to an increasing number of patrons. The FY 2004-05 budget provides funds for additional staff and.
operational costs for opening the new library in January 2005.
The Library Fund at the end of FY 2004-05 is projected to have a fund balance in excess of ,$700,000. The
Library budgets are discussed in the Library section of this budget document.
Redevelopment Agency
The FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05 Budget was developed by staff to identify and implement with available
funds those projects that are believed to be important to the community during the upcoming two fiscal
years. Some of the major aspects of the FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05 Redevelopment Agency Budgets are
discussed in the Redevelopment Agency section of this budget document. It includes $225,000 for various
capital improvements in FY 2003-04 and $8,015,200 in FY 2004-OS for both project areas.
Regarding .the Redevelopment Agency's financial condition, the whitewater Project Area ,Capital. Projects
Fund is owed $6.1 million by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for the prior
widening of Highway 111. The repayment is projected to occur as follows: $l.6 million in FY 2003-04.
$1.8 million in FY 2004-05, $1.9 million in FY 2005-06 and $800,000 in FY 2006-07. In addition, at Jun
30, 2002,. the whitewater Project Area Capital Projects Fund owed the General Fund $5,636,919. By June
30, 2003, this amount is projected to increase to approximately $7.1 million. Repayments from RCTC
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through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) will be used to substantially repay this
debt.
Staff is currently reviewing the financial feasibility of issuing tax allocations bonds in early FY 2003-04 for
capital projects including affordable housing projects. However, since staff has not yet developed a
proposal to the RDA Board of Directors, no revenue from bond proceeds is budgeted.
Housin Authority
Created to promote and encourage retention, rehabilitation and development of "affordable" housing units,
the FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05 Housing Authority Budgets continue to identify and implement projects
that will benefit. households not exceeding the "affordable" income limits. The FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05
Housing Authority Budgets are discussed in the Housing. Authority section of this budget document.
The projected undesignated fund balance is approximately $3.3 million at June 30, 2004. At June 30, 2005,
the Housing Authority Fund will have a projected undesignated fund balance in the amount of
approximately $6.7 million.
Capital Improvements
The Capital Improvements Program totals $2,707,300 for FY 2003-04, $18,026,400 for FY 2004-05 and
$40,739,165 for projects continued from prior years' appropriations. Information concerning specific
projects of the City, Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority can be found below in the Capital
Improvements section.
It should be noted, in .regards to several budgeted utility undergrounding projects identified in the following
discussion of capital improvements, that on July 31, 2003, the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board
of Directors unanimously approved a .major policy change. Specifically, all unfulfilled priorities previously
established regarding undergrounding of overhead utility lines are rescinded.. Future projects are directed
toward undergrounding overhead lines in the City's various residential neighborhoods.. Following
completion of these residential projects, the undergrounding of utilities along the City's major arterial
roadways will be reconsidered.
Consistent with the City's long-established budget practices, the changes made on July 31St will be formally
approved by resolution as part of the annual mid-year budget adjustments that will occur in March 2004.
• City Capital Improvements
The City's capital improvements budget, excluding the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority,
totals $2,482,300 for FY 2003-04, $10,011,200 for FY 2004-05 and $3,960,020 for projects continued from
prior years' appropriations. There are three funding sources for the capital improvement budget. Below are
the three funding sources and their projects:
First Category of Capital Improvements Funding Sources -General Fund's Unrestricted Cash
The first category, which totals $1,108,300 for FY 2003-04, represents General Fund capital
improvements financed from unrestricted revenues and fund balance. Specific improvements
include $115,000 for the annual .slurry seal and rubberized crack sealing maintenance on various
public streets (additional funding of $285,000 for this $400,000 project is provided in the Gas Tax
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Fund), $205,000 to grind and overlay with asphalt rubber hot mix Gerald Ford Dr. from Plumley Dr.
to Los Alamos (additional funding of $419,000 in the Measure A Fund), $298,000 to grind and
overlay with asphalt rubber hot mix Frank Sinatra Dr, between Morningside Dr. and Highway 111
(additional funding of $400,000 in the Measure A Fund), and $490,300 for median rehabilitation on
Frank Sinatra Dr, between DaVall and Morningside.
For FY 2004-05, the first category totals $881,200 in capital improvements: $406,000 to grind and
overlay with asphalt rubber hot mix Highway 111 from Mirage Cove to west city limits (additional
funding of $100,000 in the Gas Tax Fund and $100,000 in the Measure A Fund), $125,200 to grind
and overlay with asphalt rubber hot mix Bob Hope Dr. from the Community Blood Bank to Frank
Sinatra Dr. (additional funding of $100,000 in the.. Gas Tax Fund and $100,000 in the Measure A
Fund), $150,000 to construct a right turn lane on Bob Hope Dr. at Country Club Dr. and $200,000
for street improvements on Monterey Ave. from Frank Sinatra Dr. to Country Club Dr. (additional
funding of $265,000 is budgeted in ,the License Tax Fund and $600,000 is budgeted in Measure A
Fund for a total project budget of $1,065,000).
For projects continued from prior years' appropriations, the first category totals $999,020:
$754,020 for PM,o stabilization projects on various roads ($479,000 to be reimbursed by CVAG),
$100,000 to construct the Mirada/Lodge pedestrian trail (costs to be reimbursed by Mirada) and
$145,000 for bike path landscaping and enhancements on Frank Sinatra Dr. at the Whitewater
Channel.
Second Category of Capital Improvement Funding Sources -License Tax Fund
The second category, in the amount of $220,000 for FY 2003-04, represents General Fund capital
improvements financed from the license tax on new development. This budget includes the first of
ten annual payments of $220,000 to the Agua Caliente Band of Indians for advancing the City's
portion of the Bob Hope Drive and Dinah Shore Drive widening project.
For FY 2004-05, the second category totals $7,780,000 in capital improvements, $220,000 for the
second of ten annual payments to the Agua Caliente Band of Indians for advancing the City's
portion of the Bob Hope Drive and Dinah Shore Drive widening project, $265,000 for
improvements on Monterey Ave. from. Country Club to Frank Sinatra (additional funding for
$200,000 in the General Fund and $600,000 in the Measure A Fund for a total project budget of
$1,065,000), $6,200,000 for utility undergrounding, $895,000 for public buildings and $200,000 for.
seconaary entry monuments. Specitlc projects for utility undergrounarng Include $700,000 for Bob
Hope Dr. from Frank Sinatra Dr. to Dinah Shore Dr. ($4,600,000 is also budgeted in the Northside
Capital Projects Fund), $600,000 for Country Club Drlve from .Monterey Ave. to Vista Del Sol,
$2,100,000 for Monterey Ave. from .Country Club Dr. to Clancy Lane and $2,800,000 for Vista Del
Sol from Country Club Dr. to Frank Sinatra Dr. Public. buildings projects include $165,000 to re-
roof and remodel the parking structure at City Hall and $730,000 towards the City's third fire station
($2,850,000 is also budgeted in the Northside Capital Projects Fund).
For projects continued from prior years appropriations, the second category totals .$2,350,000,
$2,250,000 for the Monterey Community Park ($2,250,000 is also budgeted in the Northside Capital
Projects Fund), and. $100,000 for the construction and landscaping of a new median on Country Club
Dr. from John L. Sinn Rd. to Cholla Lane ($100,000 is also budgeted in the Northside Capital
Projects Fund).
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Third Category of Capital Improvements Funding Sources -City's Other Special Revenue Funds
The third category, totaling $ l,154,000 for FY 2003-04, represents capital improvements financed
by the City's other Special Revenue Funds. These improvements include $285,000 for the annual
road slurry and asphalt concrete overlay program (with $ 115,000 budgeted in the General Fund), the
annual $50,000 (eighth of ten) reimbursement to CVAG for the City's share of the. previously
constructed I-lO/Monterey Avenue overpass, $419,000 to grind and overlay with asphalt rubber hot
mix Gerald .Ford Drive between Plumley. and Los Alamos ($205,000 is budgeted in the General
Fund) and $400,000 to grind and overlay ,with asphalt rubber hot mix Frank Sinatra Dr. between
Morningside Dr. and Highway 1 l 1($298,000 is budgeted in the General Fund).
For FY 2004-05, the third category totals $1,350,000 in capital improvements: $300,000 for the
annual road slurry, the annual $50,000 (ninth of ten) reimbursement to CVAG for the City's share of
the previously constructed I-1OIMonterey Avenue overpass, $200,000 to grind and overlay with
asphalt rubber hot mix Highway 111 from Mirage Cove to the west city limits, ($406,000 is
budgeted in the General Fund), $200,000 to grind and overlay with asphalt rubber hot mix Bob
Hope Dr. from the Community Blood Bank to Frank Sinatra Dr. ($125,200 is budgeted in the
General Fund) and $600,000 towards median and street improvements on Monterey Ave. from
Frank Sinatra Dr. to Country Club Dr. (additional funding of $200,000 is budgeted in the General
Fund and $265,000 is budgeted in the License Tax Fund for a total project budget of $1,065,000)..
For projects continued from prior years' appropriations, the third category totals $611,000 for
capital improvements to the City's two fire stations.
As noted above, the City is continuing to invest in the maintenance and improvement of its infrastructure.
The ,life cycle of a roadway in Rancho Mirage is approximately 30 - 40 years provided the City continues to
perform routine pavement management maintenance. The life of the pavement is affected by the dry desert
climate. The sun's ultra. violet rays accelerate the loss of asphalt concrete oil,. causing cracking .and the
degradation of the pavement surface. To help preserve the pavement life, the City has. a very aggressive
pavement maintenance program which includes asphalt rubber, crack sealing, latex modified road slurries
and asphalt rubber overlays. The City's Public works .Department utilizes state-of the-art computer
software for pavement management. This software assists staff in the monitoring of the condition of the
City streets and helps staff determine when maintenance should occur, what maintenance methods should be
considered and what maintenance will cost. The Pavement Management Program being administered is
causing the City's roadways to last longer, thereby reducing the impact on the City's- operating budget.
• Redevelopment Agency Capital Improvements
As noted at the beginning of the Capital Improvements section, on July 31, 2003, several changes
regarding utility undergrounding proj ects were made. The below undergrounding proj ects do not reflect
these changes.
The $225,000 budgeted for FY 2003-04 by the Redevelopment Agency for capital improvements is for
the construction of a traffic signal at the new Library's main entrance. For FY 2004-05, the total budget
for the Redevelopment Agency for capital improvements is $8,OI5,200 which includes $4,600,000 for
undergrounding the transmission and distribution lines on .Bob Hope Dr. from Frank Sinatra Dr. to
Dinah Shore Dr. ($700,000 is budgeted in the License Tax Fund), $565,200 for median island
rehabilitation on Country Club Dr. from Sand Dune to Lake Mirage and $2,850,000 for land acquisition
and construction of a third fire station ($730,000 is budgeted in the License Tax Fund}.
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August 1, 2003
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For projects continued from prior years' appropriations, the budget for the Redevelopment Agency for
capital improvements is $20,741,500 which includes $375,000 for street improvements on Peterson
Road, $774,500 for traffic signals and safety lighting on Bob Hope Dr. at the Rancho Mirage Country
Club, Dinah. Shore Dr. at The Westin, and Gerald Ford Dr. at Mission Hills, $82,000 for right turn
deceleration lanes on Gerald Ford Dr. at San Marino and Em Mirage, $1,9b0,000 for utility
undergrounding on Highway 111 from Frank Sinatra to the west City limits, $250,000 for design of
utility undergrounding projects, $100,000 for a new median on Country Club Dr. ,from John L. Sinn Rd.
to Cholla Lane ($100,000 budgeted in License Tax), $2,250,000 for the Monterey Community Park
($2,250,000 is also budgeted in the License Tax Fund}, $14,500,000 for the new Library and $450,000
for the concrete lining of the Whitewater Channel slope ($450,000 is also budgeted in the Housing
Authority Fund).
• Housing Authority Capital Improvements
There are no new projects budgeted in FY 2003-04 or FY 2004-05 for the Housing Authority..
For projects continued from prior years' appropriations, the budget for the Housing Authority for capital
improvements is $16,037,645. The projects include $2,211,817 for infrastructure assistance for the
future development of an affordable housing project near the Monterey Marketplace, $5,375,828 for
Santa Rosa Villas, $8,000,000 for the proposed Senior .Project on San Jacinto and $450,000 for the
concrete lining of the Whitewater Channel slope ($45.0,000 is also budgeted in the Northside Capital
Projects Fund).
Additional Information
Information including staff salary schedule and a glossary of terms is provided in the Additional Information
section of this budget document.
Awards for Outstanding~Financial Presentation
The City Council and staff take the. stewardship of public -funds seriously. We strive for excellence in the
preparation and communication of financial information to the general public and particularly to the Citizens
of Rancho Mirage.
For the fouth time, the California society of Municipal Funance Officers (CSMFO) presented the City the
Award for Excellence in Operational Budgeting for our FY 2001-02 and FY 2002-03 two-year budget. The
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented, for the f fth
time, the Distinguished Budget Presentation .Award to the City for our FY 2001-02 and FY 2002-03 two-
yearbudget.
In order to receive these budget awards, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets
established program citeria as 1) a policy document, 2) an operational guide, 3) a financial plan, and 4) a
communication device. The City's receipt of these awards is a direct reflection of the commitment of the
City Council and staff to prepare an informative and thorough budget document.
We believe our current two-year budget for FY 2003-04 and, FY 2004-05 continues to conform to program
requirements and we will submit this year's budget document for award consideration to CSMFO and
GFOA.
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August 1, 2003
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In addition to these budget awards, the City has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting for our annual financial report .from GFOA and CSMFO for twelve and thirteen
consecutive years, respectively.. In 2001, for the third time, the City received the .Municipal Treasurer's
Association of the United States and Canada's Certification of Excellence Award for our investment policy,
City Blueprint
I would like to acknowledge my fellow members of the City Council for their participation in the
development of this two-year budget. Our appreciation for a job exceptionally well done is extended to our.,
Administrative Services Director Scott Morgan and to our entire staff for their tireless efforts in putting
together the data for this two-year budget. The budget serves as a "Blueprint" of the City's plan for
expenditure of public funds. It is this "Blueprint" that identifies what services are to be delivered to you
during the upcoming two fiscal years and in some cases beyond-..The manner in which these services are
provided is dictated by this document in that it establishes daily operational funds, staffing levels and capital
improvement expenditures.
We, the City Council and the employees of the. City of Rancho Mirage, continue to pledge our commitment
and dedication to .providing the high quality service that you expect and have a right to receive.
Respectfully submitted,
G. Dana Hobart
Mayor
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CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
SUMMARY OF THE TWO-YEAR BUDGET PROCESS
BUDGET ADOPTION
The City of Rancho Mirage first implemented the two-year budget cycle for Fiscal Years (FY) 2001-02
and FY 2002-03 in order to achieve time and cost efficiencies over an annual budget. Under the City's
two-year budget cycle, the preparation of a second year budget document is eliminated.
The City of Rancho Mirage's annual operating and capital improvements budgets are adopted by
resolutions for the two fiscal years that begin July 1 of each fiscal year. Separate resolutions are adopted
by the City Council and the Boards of Directors of the Library, Redevelopment Agency, Community
Services District and the Housing Authority for the specific funds under their supervision.
BUDGET FORMAT
The budget document is organized by the City of Rancho Mirage's legal entities -the City, the
Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Authority. They are further subdivided into organizational units
referred to as departments/divisions, programs or funds. Each unit represents a service or activity and
emphasizes program planning, evaluation, resource allocation and financial management. At the
beginning of each unit presented, a narrative is provided. It includes a description of the unit, listing of the
prior year's accomplishments, listing of the goals and objectives, budget summary, budget highlights,
staffing summary and justifications for new positions requested, if applicable.
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The individual fund budgets are developed on a modified accrual basis of accounting in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles with certain exceptions. For example, advances from the General
Fund to other funds are budgeted as expenditures in the General Fund and as revenue in the funds
receiving the advances. Repayment of advances is budgeted as revenue in the General Fund and as an
expenditure in the fund repaying the advance.
Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues are considered susceptible to accrual when they
become both measurable and available. Available means collectible within the current period or soon
enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Revenues, including property taxes,
are considered available if they are collected within sixty days after year end. Expenditures are recorded
when the related fund liability has been incurred. Governmental fund liabilities are not considered current
until they are expected to be liquidated with expendable available financial resources. Under this method,
amounts due on demand are recorded as an expenditure and a current liability in the governmental fund
from which payments are expected to be paid.
Fund budgets are not adopted for the Joint Powers Financing Authority or for special assessment districts
that account for bond proceeds and associated annual debt service. Effective budgetary control is
alternatively achieved through bond indenture provisions.
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS
For Second Year Budget
During the month of April, in the second year of the two-year budget cycle, staff reviews City CounciU
Boards of Directors priorities and the projected estimates of the second year budget to use as a basis of
analyzing the adjustments necessary to the original second year budget. Staff then prepares a report to
present the proposed adjustments to the City CounciUBoards of Directors for their review and adoption, as
presented or amended, at a public hearing in a scheduled City CounciUBoards of Directors meeting in
June.
During the Fiscal Year
During the fiscal year, the City CounciUBoards of Directors may, at their discretion, authorize
amendments to budgeted revenues and expenditures and the amendments are input to the automated
budget system. Resolutions to formally adopt the amendments are only done twice ayear -generally in
February for amendments prior to that time and a second time after June for amendments approved after
February.
In addition to the above amendments, staff presents mid-year and year-end reviews of the budget to the
City CounciUBoards of Directors generally in February and after June. This provides the opportunity for
adjustments if needed to budgeted revenues and expenditures based on actual results during the first and
second half of the year.
Expenditures for General Fund Divisions cannot exceed amounts budgeted within the objects of salaries
and benef ts, operations and maintenance and capital. For other funds, expenditures cannot exceed the
total amount budgeted for each fund. The City Manager is authorized to transfer appropriations within an
obj ect of a General Fund Division and within total fund appropriations for other funds. The City CounciU
Boards of Directors approve all other changes.
BUDGET CALENDAR
The budget process commences in late January with the preparation for distribution of various budget
instructions by the Finance Division of the Department of Administrative Services. Requested budgets are
then submitted by the Departments to the Finance Division in February or March.
In April the City Manager, Department Heads and other key staff attend atwo-day budget workshop. The
purpose of the workshop is ~ to review the draft of the preliminary budget including both revenue
assumptions and expenditure requests. Upon completion of the workshop, the preliminary budget is
completed and distributed to the City Council in May and made available to the public for review.
Subsequent to distribution of the preliminary budget, the budget is discussed. with the City CounciUBoards
of Directors at one or more public meetings and the City Manager generally meets individually with
members of the City CounciUBoards of Directors at their request to discuss the preliminary budget. The
operating and capital portions of the budget are adopted by resolution at a public hearing(s).
A five-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Budget is prepared and presented to the City Council.
The projects identified for years 3-5 of the CIP are tentative and subject to future changes. Appropriations
are only formally adopted for the first two years of the five-year CIP.
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Following is the actual budget calendar used for FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05.
DATES CY 2003 ACTIVITIES
February 5 Distribution of budget package (calendar, forms and financial reports as of month-end
January 31, 2003) by Finance. Staff
February 5 - March S Preparation of budget requests by departments and initial preparation of preliminary
budget document by Finance Staff
February 19 Meeting with department heads and. budget managers for initial discussion of capital
improvement projects (CIP)
March 5 Deadline for submission of all budget worksheets, activity detail pages and narratives by
departments to Finance Staff
March 10 - 31 Input of budget figures and preparation of preliminary budget pages by Finance Staff
March 19 Meeting with department heads and budget managers to discuss assumptions for ten-
year projections and 5 year CIP Budget
March 31 Distribution of budget pages and narratives to respective departments for review
April 1- 7 Review of respective budget pages by departments
April 7 Deadline to submit final changes to the preliminary budget document by departments to
Finance
April 8 -15 Finance Staff to implement final budget changes submitted by the departments and
finalize preliminary budget document for the budget workshop
April 23 - 24 Budget workshop attended by the City Manager, .department heads and budget
managers
April 25 -May 14 Finance Staff to implement changes from the budget workshop, print and prepare
preliminary budget document for budget team distribution
May 14 Distribution of preliminary budget document to budget team for review
May 19 - 23 Final budget changes, printing and preparation of the Preliminary Two-Year Budget
May 23 Distribution of the Preliminary Two-Year Budget to City Council and budget team.
May 23 City Council and public review process
July 3 Public hearing and adoption of budget, as presented or amended, by City Council/
Boards of Directors
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RESOLUTION N0. 2003-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TWO-YEAR BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2003-
2004 AND 2004-2005\
WHEREAS, Government Code ,Section 37208 (B) states that
warrants or checks drawn. in payment of demands certified.as
conforming to the budget need not be audited by the City Council
if the budget is adopted by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the Two-Year Budget
for Fiscal Years 2003-2004 and 2004-2005.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Rancho Mirage tha the City Council hereby adopts the Two-Year
City Budget for Fiscal Years 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 by the
adoptionof this Resoluiton
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY this 3rd day of July 2003.
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
CITY COUNCIL
G. Dana Hobart
Mayor
ATTEST:
Elena keeran, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steven B Quintanilla
City Attorney
RESOLUTION N0. 2003-LB-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF .THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, .ADOPTING THE TWO-YEAR BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2003-2004 AND 2004-2005
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 37208 (B) states .,that
warrants or checks drawn in payment of certified demands
need not be audited by the Library Board if the budget is
adopted by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Library Board reviewed the Two-Year
Library Fund Budget for Fiscal Years 2003-2004 and 2004-
2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the. Library Board of
the City of .Rancho Mirage that the Board hereby adopts the
Two-Year Library Fund Budget for Fiscal Years 2003-2004 and
2004-2005 by the adoption of this-.Resolution.
PASSED APPROVED and ADAPTED this 3rd day of July 2003.
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
LIBRARY BOARD
G. Dana Hobart
Chairman
ATTEST:
Elena Keeran, CMC
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steven B. Quintanilla
Board Counsel
RESOLUTION NOe CSD-2003-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
TWO-YEAR BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2003-2004. and 2004-2005
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 37208 ~B) states that
warrants or checks drawn in payment of certified demands
need not be audited by the Community Services District Board
if the budget is adopted by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors reviewed the Two-Year
Community Services District Budget for Fiscal Years 2003-
2004 and 2004-2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE LT RESOLVED by the Community
Services District Board of Directors of the City of Rancho
Mirage that the Community Services District Board hereby
adopts the Two-Year Community Services District Budget for
Fiscal Years 2003-2004 and 2004-2.005 by the adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of July 2003.
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
G. Dana Hobart
Chairman
ATTEST:
Elena Keeran, CMC
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steven B. Quintanilla
Board Counsel
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CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
PROPOSITION 4 - APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
The Appropriations Limitation imposed by Proposition 4 (Article XIIIB) was approved by the
voters in November 1979. It was modified by Proposition 111 approved by the voters in June
1990. Commonly referred to as the Gann Limit, it creates a restriction on the amount of revenues
classified as tax proceeds which can be appropriated for expenditure in any fiscal year. The Limit
is based on actual appropriations during FY 1978-79, the base year, and is increased each year
using the change in population and the change in California per capita personal .income. Examples
of tax proceeds include property, sales and transient occupancy taxes as well as motor vehicle
license fees. The Limit does not apply to other revenues classified. as non-tax proceeds such as
fines and State subventions restricted to specific uses such as gasoline taxes and fees intended to
recover the cost of providing services.
During any fiscal year, cities may not appropriate any proceeds of taxes they receive in excess of
their Limit. If they receive excess funds in any one year, they carry them into the subsequent year
to be used if they are below their Appropriation Limit that year. Any excess funds remaining after
the second year have to be returned to the taxpayers by reducing tax rates or fees. As an
alternative, a majority of the voters may approve an "override" to increase the Limit. The law only
allows such an override to last for four years maximum.
The Appropriations Limit applies to "all taxes levied by and for" an agency. The most common
exceptions to the Limit's requirements are for:
• Special Districts which levied a property tax of less than $.015 in FY 1978-79
• Redevelopment agency property tax increment funds; a court determined that redevelopment
agencies do not have the power to levy a property tax
• Enterprise Funds
• Benefit assessment districts
For most cities, the funds constrained by the Limit will include the General Fund, capital project
funds, and special revenue funds.
The Appropriations Limit for the City of Rancho Mirage for FY 2003-2004 is $41,690,600-an
increase of approximately 6.67% over the Appropriations Limit for FY 2002-2003. Estimated tax
proceeds subject to the appropriations limit based on the FY 2003-2004 Adopted Budget total
$12,589,391, an amount $29,101,209 under the appropriations limit for FY 2003-2004.
For purposes of the Limit calculation, either the change in population of Rancho Mirage (4.26%
increase from January 2002 to January 2003) or Riverside County (3.69% increase during the
same time period) is to be adopted by the City Council together with the 2.31 % increase in per
capita personal income. The resolution adopting the Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit for Fiscal
Year 2003-2004 provides for the increase in Rancho Mirage population since it results in a larger
Appropriations Limit for the City.
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CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
CALCULATION OF APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2002-2003 a $ 39,084,300
ADJUSTMENT FACTORS:
PRICE FACTOR -
CHANGE IN CALIFORNIA PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME FACTOR 2.31
POPULATION GROWTH FACTOR -
RIVERSLDE COUNTY 3.69
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE 4.26 <-------- **
CONVERSION OF ADJUSTMENT FACTORS TO RATIOS:
(FACTOR + 100)1400
PRICE FACTOR - b 1.0231
POPULATION GROWTH FACTOR - c 1.0426
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2003-2004: $ 41,690,600
2002.2003 APPROPRIATION LIMIT(a) x CONVERTED PRICE FACTOR (b) x CONVERTED POPULATION GROWTH FACTOR (c)
** Population growth factor used is the higher of the county or city growth change.
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CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
COMPARISON OF ANNUAL BUDGET TO APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004
FY 2003-2004 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 26,002,017
Less: Non-Tax Proceeds 13,412,626
FY 2003-2004 Appropriation of Tax Proceeds $ 12,589,391
Subject to the Appropriations Limit
FY 2003-2004 Appropriations Limit 41,690,600
FY 2003-2004 Appropriations Under the $ 29,101,209
Appropriations Limit
Note: The appropriations limit calculation excludes the Redevelopment
Agency because of a California Court decision that determined that
Redevelopment Agencies do not have the power to levy a property tax.
Based on the same reasoning, the appropriations limit calculation, also
excludes the Housing Authority. Additionally, the Community Services
District is also excluded because it merely serves as an internal
funding conduit for libraryand fire services.
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RESOLUTION N0. 2003-69
A RESOLUTION. OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-04
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of
California, as proposed by the Initiative Measure approved by the
people at the special statewide election held on November 6, 1979
and amended in June, 1990 by the people, of the State. of
California (Proposition 111}, provides that the total annual
appropriations subject to limitations of each local government
shall not exceed the appropriations limit of such entity for the
prior year adjusted for changes in the cost of living and
population except as otherwise specifically provided for in said,
Article; and
.
WHEREAS the State Legislature added Division 9 (commencing.
with Section 7900) to Title 1 of the Government Code of the State
of California to implement Article XIII B of the Californi
Constitution.; and .
WHEREAS, the Department of Administrative Services of the
City of Rancho Mirage has calculated the City's appropriations
limit for Fiscal Year 2003-2004; and
WHEREAS, Section 7910 of the Government Code provides that
each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by
resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the following
fiscal year pursuant to Article ,XIII B at a regularly scheduled
meeting or a noticed special meeting. and that fifteen days prior
to such meeting documentation used in the determination of the
appropriations limit shall be available to the public; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 111, as approved by the voters of the
State of California, requires a recorded vote of the City Council
regarding which of the annual adjustment factors have been
selected each year.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Rancho Mirage,. California, as follows:
l: That, the following, factors or growth in the
appropriations limit were selected:
Change in California per. capita personal income: 2.31%
Change. in City of Rancho Mirage population: 4.26%
2. That the appropriations limit for the City of Rancho
Mirage as established in accordance with Section 7902 of the
California Government. Code for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 is
$41,690,600.
3. That- the .Mayor of the City of Rancho Mirage shall
sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this resolution.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3rd day Of July 2003.
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
G. Dana Hobart
Chairman
ATTEST:
Elena Keeran, CMC
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steven B . Quintanilla
Board Counsel
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Citizens
Rancho Mirage City Council
City Attorney City Manager / RDA & Housing Authority City Clerk
Executive Director Records Management
Library Services
Circulation
Inforamtion / Reference
Children's Services
Adult Services
.Community Development
Planning & Zoning
Building & Safety
Code Compliance
Administrative Services
Finance
Information Services
Personnel
Management Services
General Government
mandated Programs
Regional Planning & Implementation
Special Programs
Information & Marketing
Executive Assistance
Public Safety
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Riverside County Fir Department
Citizens On Patrol Services (COPS)
Redevelopment Agency & Housing Authority
Project Management Economic Development
Project management Affordable Housing Program
Home Improvement Program
Title 25 Assistance for Mobile Home Communities
Public Works
Engineering / Capital Improvements
Street Maintenance
Parks / Median Islands & Parkways / Buildings & Grounds
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Distinguished
Budget Presentation
Award
PRESENTED TO
City of Rancho Mirage
California
For the Biennium Beginning
July 1, 2001
President Executive Director
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented an
award of Distinguished Budget Presentation to the City of Rancho Mirage for its two year budget for the
fiscal years beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2003.
In order to receive this award, a government unit must publish a budget document that meets the program
criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a fnancial plan and as a communication device.
The award is valid for a period of two years. We believe our current two year budget for fiscal years
2003-2004 and 2004-2005 continues to conform to program requirements, and we are submitting it to
GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award.
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Califorma Society of
Municipal Finance Officers
Certificate of Award
Excellence in Operational Budgeting 2001-03
Presented to
Rancho Mirage
This certificate recognizes the achievement of Excellence in Operational Budgeting and reflects an outstanding budget documeHt
and the underlying budgeting process through which the budget is implemented.
February 21, 2002
Chair, Budgeting & Financial Management
Vice-Chair, Budgeting & Financial Management
Dedicated. to Excellence in Municipal Financial Management